An archer unit with low training, though most of them have a lifetime's experience of using the bow. Equipped with a bow, possibly some armor, and wielding a small knife, these hunters can still kill some unarmored foes and support their allies with their missiles. They lack melee abilities and should never be left unsupported, especially against cavalry.

Armour upgrade

BlacksmithA Blacksmith can moderately improve the armour available to new and retrained units.

Class and category

missile infantry

Class, category

Soldier

byzantine_guard_archers, 60, 0, 1

Soldier model, Number of the soldier, Number of extras, Mass of the men

Mount

, elephant +3

Type of animal or vehicle ridden on and its effect

Engine and Ship

Siege engine or ship

Attributes

sea_faring, hide_forest, hardy, can_withdraw, free_upkeep_unit

A miscellanious list of attributes and abilities the unit may have

Formation

1.2, 1.2, 2.4, 2.4, 4, square

Soldier spacing side to side, Front to back for close formation, Side to side, Front to back for loose formation, Number of rankings, Formations possible for the unit

Hit points

1, 3

Hit points of man, Hit points of mount or attached animal (Ridden horses and camels do not have separate hit points)